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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition